Canada is not expected to increase its medal count on Day 7 of the Winter Olympics. However, there are several key events to watch, including the Canadian men’s hockey team’s second game, the start of women’s hockey playoffs, and multiple curling matches involving Canada. Additionally, U.S. figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin competes in the men’s event final round.
The Canadian men’s curling team, led by skip Brad Jacobs, will play two matches today against the United States and defending champion Sweden. Meanwhile, the Canadian women’s curling team, skippered by Rachel Homan, will face the United States.
In women’s snowboard cross, the competition kicks off with eliminations featuring top contenders from Italy and Britain. Unfortunately, Canada’s Meryeta O’Dine was sidelined due to injury, leaving Audrey McManiman as the sole Canadian representative.
In speed skating, Canadian Ted-Jan Bloemen competes in the men’s 10,000m event. Despite his past successes, Bloemen faces tough competition from athletes like Italy’s Davide Ghiotto.
As women’s hockey playoffs begin, Canada prepares to face Germany in the quarterfinals after finishing second in Group A. The team awaits the potential rematch with the United States in the gold-medal game.
In figure skating, all eyes are on American star Ilia Malinin as he aims for his first individual Olympic gold. Canadian skater Stephen Gogolev is also in the mix, seeking a strong finish in his Olympic debut.
The Canadian men’s hockey team will take on Switzerland following their dominant performance in the opening game. Noteworthy performances included goals from Macklin Celebrini, Mark Stone, Bo Horvat, Nathan MacKinnon, and Nick Suzuki, securing a 5-0 victory.
Other notable events include South Korea’s Choi Gaon upsetting Chloe Kim in the women’s halfpipe, Italian skier Federica Brignone’s gold medal comeback in super-G, and the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych over a banned helmet.
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